Lake CX190 Shoes - Wide

The Lake CX190 Shoes in Wide are built for riders who want a properly engineered road shoe — dual BOA dials, a structured microfiber upper, and a stiffness-tuned sole — without paying for full carbon or competition-grade hardware they don't need. Built on Lake's CX/TX Sport Last in a wide fit, the CX190 is designed specifically for longer rides and higher cadences where foot comfort over time matters as much as power transfer efficiency.

The Sport Last is Lake's comfort-oriented road geometry: a precisely fitted toe box, high arch support, and a mid-width ball girth calibrated to cradle the foot securely through extended efforts without the tightness that a competition last demands. In the Wide version, that platform is expanded across the forefoot to give riders with broader feet the room they need without sacrificing the heel hold that keeps the shoe from moving during hard pedaling. The upper combines lightweight microfiber with breathable mesh panels — the mesh promotes active airflow and moisture management, while a wrap-around tongue stabilizes the midfoot and locks the heel in place across varied terrain and effort levels.

Specs at a Glance

• Last: CX/TX Sport — fitted toe box, high arch, mid-width ball girth (Wide fit)
• Outsole: Nylon composite, stiffness-optimized power zones, 3-bolt road cleat compatible
• Upper: Lightweight microfiber with breathable mesh panels, wrap-around tongue
• Closure: Dual BOA L6 dials — independent forefoot and instep adjustment
• Cleat Compatibility: 3-hole (road)
• Sizes: Wide fit

Design Benefits

1. Two-zone BOA L6 closure. The dual L6 dials give you independent control over forefoot tension and instep tension — two distinct fit zones that you can dial in separately and adjust on the fly without stopping. The L6 is low-profile and impact-resistant, designed for the kind of daily use a training shoe takes. For riders new to BOA, the two-dial system is the most intuitive entry point in the lineup.
2. Sport Last in Wide — built for all-day riding. The Sport Last geometry prioritizes foot security over the miles rather than maximum pedaling stiffness. The high arch support and mid-width ball girth prevent the hot spots and numbness that develop on longer rides in shoes that fit too aggressively. The Wide version extends the forefoot width to give riders with broader feet the room they need without loosening the heel fit.
3. Nylon composite sole — stiff where it counts. The CX190's sole maximizes stiffness in the key power transfer zone under the forefoot while allowing controlled flex toward the toe and heel. The result is efficient pedaling without the rigidity that makes a full carbon sole uncomfortable on longer efforts. Compatible with all standard 3-bolt road cleats.
4. Microfiber and mesh upper. The combination of structured microfiber panels and open mesh keeps the upper light and breathable while resisting the stretch that causes fit to degrade over time. The mesh placement targets airflow directly over the forefoot — the area that heats up fastest during sustained efforts — while the microfiber provides structure and durability at the closure zones.